Establishes policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1276 establishes policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities. It mandates that solitary confinement be used only as a temporary response to a juvenile's behavior posing a serious and immediate risk of physical harm to self or others. The bill outlines requirements for providing necessary services and amenities to juveniles in solitary confinement, including medical and mental health services, meals, and reading materials.

Establishes policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1276 establishes policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities. It mandates that solitary confinement be used only as a temporary response to a juvenile's behavior posing a serious and immediate risk of physical harm to self or others. The bill outlines requirements for providing necessary services and amenities to juveniles in solitary confinement, including medical and mental health services, meals, and reading materials.